Satu Kuokkanen, MD, PhD

About Me

I pursued a career in medicine because I wanted to make a difference in people’s lives. During medical school, I valued close relationships with patients, diagnosing medical conditions, and providing effective treatments. I also had the desire to advance medical knowledge, which led me to pursue a doctorate degree in genetics.

Initially, I was drawn to the scientific aspect of reproductive medicine. I was fascinated by the ability to diagnose genetic diseases and screen embryos for chromosomes prior to gestation. Today, I utilize all available resources and stay up to date on the latest advancements to provide patients with a successful path to parenthood. I continue to be inspired by advancements in the fertility field and conduct research to gain a better understanding of the endometrium and implantation process.

I treat patients and couples with infertility problems, ranging from anovulatory issues and tubal occlusions to unexplained and male factor infertility. I also focus on fertility preservation for elective and medical reasons and help individuals in the LGBTQ+ community start families. Additionally, I treat menstrual abnormalities and endocrine conditions, such as polycystic ovary syndrome and hypothalamic amenorrhea. I am skilled in all assisted reproductive technology procedures, including intrauterine insemination (IUI) and in vitro fertilization (IVF). I also perform hysteroscopic and laparoscopic surgery.

When working with patients, I develop treatment options that fit with their ethical, religious, and individual lifestyle beliefs. I develop close relationships with each person, and deliver compassionate and committed patient care. I consider it a privilege to treat and guide patients as we go through this process together.

Conditions and Treatments

Conditions

acne
autoimmune thyroid disease
BRCA gene
delayed puberty
ectopic pregnancy
endometriosis
excessive hairiness
female athlete triad syndrome
fertility
fibroid tumor
Graves' disease
hyperprolactinemia
hyperthyroidism
hypopituitarism
hypothyroidism
implant failure
infertility in women
irregular periods
male infertility
Mayer Rokitansky Küster Hauser syndrome
menstrual disorder
metabolic syndrome
obesity
ovarian failure
ovarian failure
ovarian insufficiency
ovarian insufficiency
polycystic ovary syndrome
polyps
prediabetes
primary amenorrhea
recurrent miscarriage
rosacea
testosterone disorder
thyroid disorder
vaginal septum

Treatments

artificial insemination
Cryopreservation
egg donation
egg donation
egg freezing
fertility preservation
hysteroscopy
in vitro fertilization
in vitro fertilization
intracytoplasmic sperm injection
intrauterine artificial insemination
oocyte recovery
ovulation induction
preimplantation diagnosis
semen analysis procedure
surrogate mothers
surrogate mothers

Learn more about conditions we treat at NYU Langone:

Infertility in Women , Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Adults , Endometriosis , Pelvic Pain in Adults , Obesity in Adults , Type 2 Diabetes in Adults , Male Infertility , Hyperparathyroidism in Adults , Hyperthyroidism in Adults , Hypothyroidism in Adults , Thyroid Nodules & Cancers , Fibroids in Adults , Total Joint Implant Complications in Adults , Recurrent Miscarriage , Rosacea , Acne

Credentials

Positions

Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at NYU Long Island School of Medicine

Board Certifications

American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology (Reproduc Endocrin & Infertility), 2010
American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology - Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2007

Education and Training

Fellowship, Montefiore Medical Center, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, 2008
Residency, Montefiore Medical Center, Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2005
Residency, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2002
PhD from University Of Helsinki, 1998
MD from University Of Helsinki, 1992

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Insurance Plans Accepted

This provider accepts the following insurance plans.

Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Aetna Indemnity
- Aetna Medicare
- Aetna POS
- Aetna PPO/EPO
Cigna
- Cigna EPO/POS
- Cigna PPO
Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield Indemnity
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield MediBlue
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield POS
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
GHI
- GHI CBP
- GHI HMO
HIP
- HIP Access I
- HIP Access II
- HIP EPO/PPO
- HIP HMO
- HIP POS

Healthfirst
- Healthfirst
- Healthfirst Essential
Local 1199
- Local 1199 PPO
MagnaCare
- MagnaCare PPO
MultiPlan/PHCS
- MultiPlan/PHCS PPO
NYS Health Insurance Plan
- The Empire Plan

Oxford
- Oxford Freedom
- Oxford Liberty
Tricare
- Tricare
UHC
- UnitedHealthcare EPO
- UnitedHealthcare HMO
- UnitedHealthcare POS
- UnitedHealthcare PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Top Tier

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